Mystery tipper leaves $10,000 tip at New Orleans restaurant

7:31 AM,
Jul. 23, 2014

Tips for Jesus has left large tips across the country.

Written by

Monica Hernandez
Gannett

NEW ORLEANS - A mystery tipper known for leaving outrageous tips at restaurants around the country paid a visit to the Crescent City.

A photo posted on Instagram shows a party racked up a $9,000 bill at Galatoire's Saturday night and then left an even bigger $10,000 tip. The Instagram account, "Tips for Jesus," has created a nationwide buzz with photos of other hefty tips left around the nation.

It's every server's dream, especially during New Orleans slow summer months. "Come on down to Antoine's," said Michael Frazier, Jr., a waiter at Antoine's. "That's the first thing that went through my ...